Charlie - said a few words about Ben and a moment of silence was held
INVOCATION -  Pastor Phil Erickson, Jersey Shore Baptist Church

ROLL CALL:Marczyk, Green, Norris, Wilson, Gorman, Caterson
ABSENT: Falivene
Also:   Mayor Elco; Eddie Dennis, City Engineer; City Administrator, Terry Dolan; CFO, Jessica Thompson

PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT ON THE SUNSHINE LAW -
Jerry

NOTIFICATION THAT THIS MEETING IS ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED -
Jerry

PUBLIC PORTION
Motion to open to public - Councilman Norris - second - Councilwoman Green
All were in favor. No public comment.
Motion to close - Councilman Green - second - Councilman Gorman
All were in favor.

WORK MEETING AGENDA
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED BELOW ARE FOR DISCUSSION AND MAY BE ACTED UPON AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2008

Motion to add resolutions #116 and #117 to agenda - Councilman Green - second - Councilman Norris
All were in favor.

2008 RESOLUTIONS
2008 RESOLUTIONS 111 Resolution to Participate in a Feasibility Study to Examine Joining a South Jersey Health Insurance Fund. Joe - explained a little about it and that it hopefully will help lower the cost of insurance. 112 Chapter 159 - Department of Law and Public Safety, Click-It or Ticket-It. 113 Authorizing the Release of Security Deposit for 8 E. Nevada Ave. Street Opening Permit. 114 Resolution Granting a 50-50 License to the Charles F. Hammell American Legion Post for Concerts in the Park 2008. 115 Resolution to Appoint a Part Time Deputy Court Administrator- Deanna Jackson. Lynn - explained why the new hire and she has court experience 116 Authorizing the City of Absecon to award the Contract for the 2008 Road Improvement Program. Fred - explained 117 Appointing two part-time Tele-communicators, namely James Fogle and Kyle Vasinda.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions above #111 through 117 were moved into consent agenda.
Motion to move consent agenda - Councilman Wilson - second - Councilman Green
ROLL CALL: Marczyk, yes; Green, yes; Norris, yes; Wilson, yes; Gorman, yes; Caterson, yes

APPROVAL OF BILL LIST- $1,986,605.84
Motion to approve - Councilman Green - second - Councilman Wilson
ROLL CALL: Marczyk, yes; Green, yes; Norris, yes; Wilson, yes; Gorman, yes; Caterson, yes

MONTHLY REPORTS
Construction Office - $9858
Tax Collection - $1,593,406.55
Clerk's Office - $8770.08

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes - 4/3/08 and 4/17/08
Closed Session as to form and content only - 4/17/08
Motion to approve - Councilman Wilson - second - Councilman Green
ROLL CALL: Marczyk, yes; Green, abstain, 4/3 and yes 4/17; Norris, yes; Wilson, yes; Gorman, yes; Caterson, yes

REPORTS
Mayor - thanked all the services during this last storm we had.
Joe - already announced his report earlier
Fred - walked the streets for the road program and made some changes and we should start soon. 4th Avenue should look really nice when done.
Charlie - no report
Bill - agreed with the Mayor and the good job during the storm that all did.
Bobbie - announced upcoming events in area
Lynn - the bubbles in the lake are aerators - it's not a fountain. Asked Jess about the municipal aid information that has been in paper.
Jess - has not received anything yet.
Terry - we may see some spraying tomorrow morning if conditions are right. On behalf of all the staff and departments and employees at City Hall, we will miss our good friend as well. Ben was a great colleague and public servant and a joy to work with.

PUBLIC PORTION
Motion to open to public - Councilman Wilson - second - Councilwoman Gorman

All were in favor.

No public comment.

Motion to close - Councilman Wilson - second - Councilman Norris

All were in favor.

CLOSED SESSION #118-2008
Attorney Mike Blee - announced the reasons as:
1. Negotiations with Mainland PBA Local 77
2. Chief of Police contract
Those minutes can be released perhaps only by court order or when all documents are executed but because of the on-going relationship with both entities and individuals, it is probably only through court order.
Motion to enter closed session - Councilman Wilson - second - Councilman Green
All were in favor.

Mike Blee - It's now 8:55 p.m. and issues discussed were those announced earlier.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn meeting - Councilman Norris - second - Councilman Green

Respectfully submitted,

Carie A. Crone, Acting Clerk

Approved:__________________________